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Chapter 5, Problem 14P
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The relative severity index at an unsignalized intersection.
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Q 04: Discuss Road accident data base and also suggest what remedial measures are required to reduce the causes of accidents.
The state transportation agency has established crash
reduction factors shown in the table. An intersection has
been identified as having an abnormally high left turn crash
rate (17, 20, and 18 crashes in the last three years),
attributed to excessive speeds and the absence of an
exclusive left-turn phase. The ADT of the intersection for
the last three years is 8,400, and the ADT for after
implementation is 9,500. Determine (a) the appropriate
countermeasures and (b) the expected reduction in crashes
if the countermeasures are implemented. .
Countermeasure
Crash Reduction Factor
Retime Signals
0.10
Provide left-turn signal phase 0.30
Reduce speed limit on
approaches
0.35
Provide turning guide lines
0.05
Prohibit left turns
0.75
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